Double murder in Moro: Accused kills teenage cousin and alleged paramour

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In a tragic incident reported from village Suhrab Khan Chandio, an accused, Jurial Khan Chandio, committed a double murder on Friday.

The victims were identified as his teenage cousin, Erum, and her alleged paramour, Abdul Wahab. According to reports, Jurial Khan Chandio suspected them of having been in an extramarital relationship, which allegedly led to their brutal killing.

After carrying out the heinous act, the accused surrendered himself to the local authorities. He claimed to have used a pistol to kill both Erum and Wahab.

The lifeless bodies of the victims were later taken to Moro Taluka hospital for necessary formalities.

As of the time of reporting, no First Information Report (FIR) had been filed regarding the double murder.

The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, as the police continue their investigation to ascertain the motive behind this tragic crime.

Hanif Samoon is a senior journalist based at Thar/Badin and contributes reports from different districts of Sindh to Minute Mirror. He has won a number of awards, including the Agahi Award twice for his stories on health and child rights. He tweets @HanifSamoon1 and can be reached through email at hanifsamoon@gmail.com